New Empire Theater Opens in Winchester Virginia
The New Empire Theater in Winchester will open between Christmas and New Year. It features an automatic sprinkler system, fireproof construction, a large stage with ceiling height, and seating for over nine hundred with ample boxes. Manager J Henry leads the project with strong support from William H Baker.
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Eempire
Winchester
Virginia
William ‘H. Baker
New Empire
W. HB. Wright Spenser
Southeastern Underwriters Association
J. Henkle Henry
Fiegaheisae
Néw Empire
Han
Henry
Washington
Baltimore
Woolworth
Chicago
New York
America
iMarket
Tragedy in Harrisburg A Murder and Suicide Case
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a prominent Gettysburg produce dealer M. Medbert killed a woman named Anna Warner during a downtown visit, then slashed his own throat in a hired cab. The couple had traveled from Gettysburg. authorities suspect jealousy as the motive. The bodies were taken to an undertaker, families notified.
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Thut
Harrisburg
Lewisburg
Muntsinger
Robert
Gettysburg
Orchard Land Sells at 575 Dollars Per Acre
The highest price for apple orchard land in Frederick County was paid today when W. L. Fultz, for N. A. Cooper and son Grover C. Cooper, sold 14 acres near the Pughtown pike to Edward Cather for 575 per acre, totaling 8050. The York Imperial trees were planted 12 years ago. Cather, a noted local farmer, views the sale as a solid investment despite the record price.
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Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
W. L. Fultz
N. A. Cooper
Grover C. Cooper
Edward Cather
Pughtown Pike
Winchester
York Imperials
Bessie McCann
Messrs. Cooper
iMr. Cather
Refined Vaudeville at Auditorium Tonight
Joe Howard, famed blackface comic, appears in vaudeville at the Auditorium tonight with usual fine pictures including Pathe Weekly. Admission is 10 cents. The Grand Theater will also show.
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Joe Howard
Pathe
Howard
Grand ‘Theater
Ewill
Baltimore Once A Fashionable Town In 1770
A reminiscence recalls Baltimore before its rise, noting Frenchtown on South Charles Street, early white settlers, Eden North the city’s first white child born in 1741, and Lafayette’s visit. It describes 1770 fashion, with jeweled attire for ladies and ornate coats for gentlemen, plus poets like Edward C. Pinkney and his famed verse.
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South Charles
Frenchtown
Baltimore
Eden North
Lafayette
Isaella Pinkney
Edward C. Pinkney
Keplar Grim Fined For Assault. Not Sent Up
Keplar Grim appealed from the police court where he had been fined 50 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in jail for an assault with a stone on Supt. W. P. Mayslett. In Corporation Court Judge T. W. Harrison instructed a jury, but the verdict reduced punishment to a 50 dollar fine with no jail time. Grim then posted bond of 200 dollars for one year to avoid additional penalties.
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Keplar Grim
W. P.mayslett
City Street Department
T. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Harry FR. Kern
The
Star
Joseph Hodgson
James 0. Baker
Howard Grove
H. A. Hite
Howard Solenbberger
Burns Cook
George B. Copenhaver, Jr
Pon
Harrison
Grim
Rebels and Federals clash in northern Mexico fields
Reports from Mexico City and border towns describe heavy fighting in a northern mountain pass with hundreds killed, while rebels push into Lower California and General Huerta faces manpower shortages. Refugees are harassed near Prosidio as U S gunboat Wheeling arrives at Vera Cruz. Federal forces plan possible Juarez counterattack as Villa pursues.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Lower
California
Prosidio
Texas
EL Paso
Juarez
Villa
Virginia Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday Warmth Rising
Forecast for Virginia calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight in the interior and south. Sunday will bring increased cloudiness with continued warmth and milder temperatures across the region.
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Virginia
Internor
December 11 1913 Poll Tax Deadline Noted
Voters must pay poll taxes by December 11 1913 to be eligible for the upcoming peers elections. The notice appears in the September 12 edition.
Why the Auditorium Should Be Leased
The Star explains the city of Chester’s lease terms for the Auditorium, detailing receipts and expenses over three years ending December 1, 1913. It notes net city profit about 950 dollars yearly, upkeep by Hable, and minimal city duties beyond curtains and painting, urging clear lease information for taxpayers amid council division.
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Bred
H. Babie
Star
J.W. Gibert
City
Hable
Rouss
Holiday Gifts and Help Wanted at Local Shops
Advertisement notes exclusive novelties at Mrs Franck on Piccadilly Street with order taking and prompt filling. Mentions a typewriter position and salary expectations. Also lists sales items including an evening ape and three handbags with vague quality notes. Lost pension papers referenced to Mrs M J Ansel and Swan rowing at Rice's.
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Mrs. Franck
Piccadilly St
Tak Wright
M. J. Ansel
Applyt Srowning
Rice
Tusio Ator
Fragmentary note on Congress currency law and comfort
An unclear fragment discusses Congress currency law and choices about leadership and comfort. It mentions evaluating legislation and possibly stepping aside from a position, with references to everyday ease and attention to details. The text remains incoherent and lacks concrete facts or named entities.
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Longfellow
Havangeline
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Greenmount Cemetery
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Santa
Baltimore Sun
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Vera Cruz
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Heller
Congress
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